Library Manager

University of South Carolina; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Retirement programs

Job summary

The University of South Carolina is seeking a Library Services professional to support reference, research, acquisitions, cataloging, and instruction across the university libraries. The role encompasses readers’ advisory, collection development, circulation, and interlibrary loan.

You will collaborate with library leadership to align services with student needs, supervise temporary staff, and plan outreach to campus communities.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2+ years of job related experience.
• Master’s Degree in library science or information science preferred.
• Knowledge of library organization, research procedures, and cataloging rules.
• Experience with library systems and customer service.
• Strong communication and instructional skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide circulation, reference, research, cataloging, acquisitions, collection development, interlibrary loan, media, and instruction.
• Review policies and procedures, observations, analysis, and reports for strategic goals.
• Collaborate with Head Librarian to grow library spaces.
• Plan and coordinate engagement activities promoting the library.
• Supervise temporary staff and ensure library is open as scheduled.

Skills

Library organization

Research procedures

Customer service

Communication

Instruction/workshops

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's Degree in Library Science (preferred)

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Monday-Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or as needed by the department

Basis

Basis 12 months

Job Search Category

Job Search Category Other Professional

About USC

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the \"Working at USC\" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description Advertised Job Summary This employee will perform library duties in the areas of reference, research, collection development, readers’ advisory, acquisitions, circulation, reserve, media, library technology, instructional programs, and classifications of library materials

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials N/A

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in library science, information science or related field and experience in library systems and operations. Master’s Degree preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of library organization, research procedures, and available library services. Knowledge of library automated information systems. Knowledge of library classification systems and standard cataloging rules. Knowledge of general collection development principles. Knowledge of customer service, accounting, bookkeeping and handling of cash. Understanding of library services for people with disabilities. Ability to manage a library department. Ability to analyze requests and select best reference sources. Ability to perform detailed work with accuracy. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to work independently and exercise initiative. Ability to perform instruction and/or provide informational workshops to students about library services.

Job Duties Job Duty Library Services:

• Circulation, reference, research, cataloging, acquisitions, collection development, interlibrary loan, PASCAL , media, library instruction.
• Reviewing policies and procedures, observations, analysis, assessment, reports and suggestions for strategic goals.
• Work with Head Librarian and Associate Dean to suggest and implement strategic goals for increase growth in library spaces.
• Plan and coordinate engagement activities promoting the library.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 60 Job Duty Instruction, professional development and service to the profession and campus by conducting informational workshops to the community and students about library services, participate in campus committees, and participate in professional development opportunities available through the university and outside sources to ensure the library stays current and relevant.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty Supervisory:

• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate temporary staff, work-study/institutional student workers.
• Provide adequate staffing and assure library is open on time and during designated hours.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Assist with special projects, events and other routine support activities as required. Attend committee meetings. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 09/01/2026 Job Open Date 08/10/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3